PHARMT 415 - Pharmaceutical Calculations

Institution:

Chaffey College

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Description:

Class hours: 32-36 lecture. Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to the Pharmacy Technician program. Prerequisite: Eligibility for Math 410 as determined by the Chaffey assessment process, or completion of Math 520 or 521. Basic and advanced calculations used in pharmacies. Practical application of metric, apothecary, avoirdupois, and household systems of measurements, including percent solution, allegations, reduction and enlargement of formulas, and ratio strength. Conversions between systems of pharmacy measurements; calculation of oral dosages for adult and pediatric patients, and calculations unique to intravenous medications. Preparation of outpatient and inpatient prescription orders using appropriate pharmacy calculations. 1221.00

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaffey.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 652-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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